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Subscribe to Events and Festivals BlogAnother bash of colour, the Hung Shing Festival is yet another festival that takes center stage in the well respected History of the Chinese people. Celebrating Hung Shing, a historical figure who prior to being deified was one man of skill and wisdom regarded to have been the guiding light of fishermen and merchants alike. Hung Shing Festival is celebrated on the 13th day of the second lunar month of every year. It is one festival of high regard which draws in a considerable number of tourists in witnessing this grand galore of cultural festivity. This festival cannot simply be enjoyed without the companionship of the very best Hotel in town. Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong today is the proud patron of supreme hospitality within the city. Located …
Poised in the tip of a small peninsula that lies at the western shore of the great Pearl River Delta, opposite Hong Kong; Macau is a wonderful fusion of the East and the West. You can witness this delightful amalgamation of cultures everywhere in the places you will visit, the delicious food you will taste and the vibrant festivals that you will attend. For travelers searching for hotels in Macau, it is important that the hotel is located close to places and attractions of cultural importance. Thus, the Starworld Macau Hotel is an ideal option as it within easy distance of Macau’s major cultural attractions such as the Ruins of St. Paul’s, A-Ma Temple, Senado Square and the Macau Fisherman’s Wharf. Since the arrival of the Portuguese in …
The Navam Perahara is a colorful and an exotic Sri Lankan festival that compromises of almost 100 elephants, over 5,000 artistes with dancers, acrobats, drummers, torch bearers and many more other attractions. The Nawam Maha Perahera is officially inaugurated when the sacred relics are paraded in a gilded casket placed on a majestic tusker, which is elegantly caparisoned and walks calmly amidst the hive of activity. The Navam perahera festival in Colombo draws tourists and visitors from across the country, and many foreigners from all over the world come and visit the Navam Perahara. The Navam Perahara is held at the very famous and sacred gangaramaya temple at in Colombo. Hotel J is a premier Negombo Hotel, and is a subsidiary under the leading name in Sri Lanka …
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the Australian String Quartet hosted a memorable evening of music under the banner, Remember Tomorrow – Great Southern Festival. The event took place on February 19th at the Albany Entertainment Centre in Western Australia and travellers planning to visit similar concerts such as this can consider staying at Albany motels such as Sundowner Albany, Amity which is within easy reach of the venue. The two hour concert which began at 7.30 PM, took visitors on a trip down memory lane as the Australian String Quartet (ASQ) played Haydn’s Emperor quartet which was the piece performed at the very first public concert of the ASQ in 1985. While the concert also featured String Quartet No. 3 composed by Shostakovich, one of the highlights was …
Bringing all the exoticness of Bollywood to Adelaide, the Bollywood Holi Cruise Night will offer participants a chance to enjoy a memorable cruise featuring Hindi music, Indian food and plenty of entertainment. The first such event to be held in Adelaide, it is scheduled to take place on Friday 6th March, 2015 with the cruise leaving Fishermens Wharf at 9 PM before arriving back again at 12.30 AM. Those signing up for the cruise can look to stay at apartments in Australia within easy reach of this wharf, such as the two Chifely Hotels in Adelaide. The Bollywood Holi Cruise Night will feature Indian themed entertainment and those taking part can expect to enjoy live DJ music with Charan Jeet Singh and Sunil Arora Charan Chhabra among the DJs …
The District of Si Kao is located in the Trang Province of Thailand, which is situated neighboring the extremely popular Province of Krabi. Krabi is home to many amazing tourist attractions such as pristine golden sandy beaches, internationally renowned rock-climbing locations, unique religious and cultural landmarks, and ideal conditions of water and beach sports. One of the Krabi resorts that offer easy access to the attractions of the province is the Anantara Si Kao Thailand Resort & Spa. Thailand is home to many festivities and celebrations, but none are as unique and exciting as the Andaman Sea Festival. Also referred to as the Boek Fa Festival, this event takes place annually around the 15th – 18th of November as a celebration welcoming the end of the monsoon season …